New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Slovenia celebrates New Year’s Day with two public holidays every 1 and 2 January. However, the celebrations really begin on New Year’s Eve and reach a high point with the turning of the clock from 11:59pm on 31 December to midnight on 1 January. In 2027, New Year’s Day falls on Friday 1 January. The holiday will be on Saturday 1 January in 2028. New Year’s Day is a time of resolutions and starting fresh for some, while for others it is spent recovering from a big, late night spent with friends and family. Slovenia celebrates New Year’s Eve and Day with quite a bit of vigor, and there are widespread celebrations. Virtually every town and city has a large gathering in the local city square. The biggest events on New Year’s Eve in Slovenia take place in the capital city of Ljubljana. Many gather in the city square and the “Old Town” for concerts, street parties, fireworks, and more. Grand fireworks also are launched over Lake Bled, making amazing reflections on the water. And many head to the mountains to ski and enjoy private cabin-parties on or around 31 December.
History
Slovenia celebrates New Year’s Day with two public holidays every 1 and 2 January. However, the celebrations really begin on New Year’s Eve and reach a high point with the turning of the clock from 11:59pm on 31 December to midnight on 1 January. In 2027, New Year’s Day falls on Friday 1 January. New Year’s Day is a time of resolutions and starting fresh for some, while for others it is spent recovering from a big, late night spent with friends and family. Slovenia celebrates New Year’s Eve and
How It's Celebrated
Slovenia celebrates New Year’s Day with two public holidays every 1 and 2 January. However, the celebrations really begin on New Year’s Eve and reach a high point with the turning of the clock from 11:59pm on 31 December to midnight on 1 January. The holiday will be on Saturday 1 January in 2028. Ne